Kenya eyes trade volume increase with Malaysia via coffee, tea exports

KUALA LUMPUR: Kenya eyes bilateral ties expansion with Malaysia through exports of agriculture products which includes coffee and tea, said Kenya’s High Commissioner to Malaysia Francis Ndegwa Muhoro. Muhoro said with conducive initiatives provided by his country, Malaysian business players should grab the market access opportunity in order to further expand bilateral trade and investments […]

Farmers told to change mindset on commercial agriculture 

KUCHING: Farmers are encouraged to get involved in commercial rice cultivation to reduce dependence on the purchase of imported rice. Minister of Food Industry, Commodities and Regional Development (M-FICORD) Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said that rice farming in Sarawak was currently very low at 38 per cent and the rest depends on purchases […]

Keen on agriculture? Experts ready to help

SIMANGGANG: Keen to get into farming? The Sri Aman Division Agriculture Office is ever ready to provide assistance and guidance to anyone interested in agricultural activities, get assistance and guidance. Simanggang assemblyman Datuk Francis Harden Hollis said agriculture is the mainstay of the local community’s economy. “Recognising this fact, the Sri Aman Division Agriculture Office […]

Villagers embrace commercial agriculture

SELANGAU: Folk of Rumah Seliau in Ulu Oya near here will soon have a new source of income when a pineapple planting project gets off the ground. Batang Oya, Pakoh and Sekuau Development Association chairman Henry Kanyan Rawing said a memorandum of understanding between the villagers and a company will soon be signed to allow […]